she is green because of the green elixir that her mother drinks, affecting the baby’s skin. but SPOILERS FOR PART 2!! the reason she has powers is because that man is the wizard, and since he is a man from kansas, like dorothy, elphaba is a child of both worlds, giving her power
The Proustian madeleine of Nick’s recollection of the book and the moral panicked grandparents and the white-out is a very moving moment. As for Joseph calling Bowen ‘elderly’ and Nick riffing about ‘post-graduates’: delicious. 🤣
Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James are non-traditional students! Maybe they worked retail for a bit, decided it was hot garbage and thought, “The only way I can see myself improving my situation is through education.”
Thank-you for another hilarious and genuine review. I have NO intention of seeing the film(S). The book was AMAZING and very bold The rest of the books aren't nearly as good, especially the series that follows, DULLSVILLE!
She is tired of yall talking bad about her.. the poster was enough is enough.. And I understand. 💯 You are not watching the movie because of her reactions show what type of person you are.... period 😂
In the original wonderful Wizard of Oz novel, there are some munchkins who are actually tall and one of those munchkins is the tin man Nicholas chopper in in Gregory Maguire‘s novel. The reason why there are some munchkins, who are tall is because they marry somebody who has a tall stature And tall stature represents higher power because alphabet is family has a high power status. That’s why all her family members is tall.
Hugs to you Nick. That story was heartbreaking. Thanks for this review. I had absolutely no faith in this film. Now I might watch it when it comes to streaming. I don’t have it in me to watch a three hour film.
I'm acutely aware it's a part 1. It was announced when the film was announced a couple of years ago that it was a 2 pt musical. It's not in the trailers and this one is just called Wicked, but they haven't hid that it's 2 parts
Very interested to see this in person. Everyone talked about how it was going to be more like the book, but your synopsis is a point for point retelling of the musical.... wondering how the heck this is over 2 hours long
I don't like this concept on creating a two parter without making it clear in the title that it is Actually only half the movie, albeit a very long half
I wanted to see this on Broadway for a long time. I was hoping this would be good despite not being a fan of Ariana. Cynthia Erivo is definitely the draw for me. She's lovely. Thanks guys. 😊
i see this is a couple days. Just clicked to watch the pool quotes and skip to the ratings so I know what I'm getting into. I do this with Kennie JD too
I literally wanted to see your review before watching this lol...i am not really familiar with the Wicked Universe aside from seeing the original Wizard of Oz movie and the Diana Ross version before. Also not too much into musicals. But I do like Ariana..and I didn't know her lil boyfriend is her love interest in this lol. I do trust your judgements so I'm gonna watch it 🎉
I saw it last night, and as an older person (68) raised on the 1939 Wizard of Oz yearly on TV, i was enchanted and thrilled by this rendition of the Broadway musical. Yes, it's a fantasy movie, so there are bound to be moments or choices that require a suspension of your disbelief, but that is a part of art. Imperfections are slight, miscastings are based on age and bitterness, not the talent of the performers. Yes, movies are different than theatrical offerings, however, I found this effort not only well staged and performed, but exceptionally so. It takes the theatrical material and brings it to life, with extra material that enriches and explains material that is sparse in the original. I was enthralled and enchanted by the movie and look forward to the second part. I believe that both Erivo and Grande deserve an Oscar nomination for their wonderful accomplishments. I give it an enthusiastic 8.5 out of 10...or on your scale, a 4 out of 5.
I happened to see Wicked last night at an early screening that Amazon Prime offered through Fandango. The theater was packed! I took a friend who has never seen the musical and knew nothing about it, and both of us enjoyed it to different extents. I'd give it a solid B with Cynthia Erivo's acting and singing being the standout in the movie. As a fan of the musical, I wasn't a fan of some of the creative choices in extending/changing some of the musical numbers. That being said, the movie could have down away with Jeff Goldblum's take on Sentimental Man. I'm really looking to seeing the next part.
Got a sneak preview because of a Family member that works for Universal. The only negative is it didn't need to be so long. Some parts are so slow and boring
it's Goldblumin' time! my interpretation of The Wizard in Wicked is that he's kind of a cowardly fascist dictator, which is linked to the "something bad" happening in Oz, the animals having their voices silenced; I absolutely love this musical for being about otherness, colour, disability, queerness, transness! (I always said that Elphaba was Assigned Green At Birth, and Wicked is her coming out story, and also the story of how losing people she loves when she is true to herself will be inevitable... oof, relatable)
I would agree this movie is really well made. I was in awe a few times. I was moved by the sets, dancing, costuming, and full escape it provided. Something I didn't even think of until today is, if there was no PT II coming, they end the story in a way which is still enough to take you to The Wizard of Oz. We kind of know all we need to know for Wizard of Oz to make sense.
I hate that he doesn't remember the book. Or he should have reread it because a lot of things he would have picked up. Especially since the play changed a few things. I love LOVE the book. It is so good! The reason Galinda changed her name was because the goat was killed by Morrible and her clock. She does have powers, but they are not as powerful as Elphaba. Fiyero was black in the book. Galinda didn't like him because of his complexion. However, after college, she wanted him. The book has a lot of sex in it. The father was actually a preacher. The mayor line went through the mother. The father did love Elphaba. Unfortunately, he loved the sister more because him and the wife cheated and fell in love with the same man. The daughter was a product of both his lovers. The book is just great. ❤
"Her mama's just a hoe" I love how Joseph doesn't mince words. 😂😂
Well, I guess so, Daddy not out the house good and she has another man lined up, Damn!!!
Nick in the thumbnail looking like Joseph just professed his love for Ariana Grande 😂
She’s too skinny.
she is green because of the green elixir that her mother drinks, affecting the baby’s skin. but SPOILERS FOR PART 2!!
the reason she has powers is because that man is the wizard, and since he is a man from kansas, like dorothy, elphaba is a child of both worlds, giving her power
Plus, it's also the reason why she can read that book.
Joseph your biceps look amazing
I never noticed and I've been watching for a few years 😂 now I can't unsee it 🙂↕️
I love how when someone looks older than their character’s age, Joesph always goes right to “they look elderly” 😂😂
He is too funny! 😂
In the Oz books, Munchkins were normal sized.
This 🔥
Well I mean if we're going to start talking about things in the Oz books compared to this musical/book we're never going to stop!
Well elphaba also wasn’t black. So ? What’s your point.
@@ashtree333 That Munchkins were small-sized people was an invention of the 1939 film.
Don’t you mean the wicked books?
With all the negative media banter surrounding this film, I'm glad that it's good!
The Proustian madeleine of Nick’s recollection of the book and the moral panicked grandparents and the white-out is a very moving moment.
As for Joseph calling Bowen ‘elderly’ and Nick riffing about ‘post-graduates’: delicious. 🤣
Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James are non-traditional students! Maybe they worked retail for a bit, decided it was hot garbage and thought, “The only way I can see myself improving my situation is through education.”
Thank-you for another hilarious and genuine review. I have NO intention of seeing the film(S). The book was AMAZING and very bold The rest of the books aren't nearly as good, especially the series that follows, DULLSVILLE!
Thanks for the review. Guys like and subscribe lets get these guys to 50k.😘🧚
😭😭 "The horse can talk and the horse was talkin' sh*t !!" 🐴👍
I just watched last night and loved it more than I thought I would. Excited to finish this review of y’all’s ♡
cynthia as a person irks me so i won’t be seeing this but that’ll never stop me from watching these reviewsssss 💕
Watched a few interviews and she’s cool. But, that whole you erased me debacle was ridiculous.
She is tired of yall talking bad about her.. the poster was enough is enough..
And I understand. 💯
You are not watching the movie because of her reactions show what type of person you are.... period 😂
@@cashaetaylor7466she talked poorly of black Americans. What are you talking about?
Didn’t they make a movie like this with James Franco?
Yes, the title was Oz, The Great and Powerful
@ well Disney does this all the time so I can’t be upset. I’m still interested in seeing this kind of
That film actually wasn't too terrible. But then again, I'm a fan of Return to Oz.
In the original wonderful Wizard of Oz novel, there are some munchkins who are actually tall and one of those munchkins is the tin man Nicholas chopper in in Gregory Maguire‘s novel. The reason why there are some munchkins, who are tall is because they marry somebody who has a tall stature And tall stature represents higher power because alphabet is family has a high power status. That’s why all her family members is tall.
Saw it yesterday with amazon prime early screening, This movie was fantastic!
Hugs to you Nick. That story was heartbreaking. Thanks for this review. I had absolutely no faith in this film. Now I might watch it when it comes to streaming. I don’t have it in me to watch a three hour film.
going on opening night, I bought my witch hat today!
You better not wear that thing in the theater lol
I'm acutely aware it's a part 1. It was announced when the film was announced a couple of years ago that it was a 2 pt musical. It's not in the trailers and this one is just called Wicked, but they haven't hid that it's 2 parts
I bought my family tickets for Thanksgiving night!! Hoping this is a positive review, we are all pumped! Lol.
Very interested to see this in person. Everyone talked about how it was going to be more like the book, but your synopsis is a point for point retelling of the musical.... wondering how the heck this is over 2 hours long
they pretty much just extended the scenes and added more context to some stuff. it's not really anything super new
Joseph hitting the gym !!! Look at those biceps
Joseph definitely looks like he’s been working out 💪🏾
I don't like this concept on creating a two parter without making it clear in the title that it is Actually only half the movie, albeit a very long half
I wanted to see this on Broadway for a long time. I was hoping this would be good despite not being a fan of Ariana. Cynthia Erivo is definitely the draw for me. She's lovely. Thanks guys. 😊
Looking forward to watching Wicked Part 1, next Friday, thank you so much guys !
i see this is a couple days. Just clicked to watch the pool quotes and skip to the ratings so I know what I'm getting into. I do this with Kennie JD too
“Thats a good story” lmaooo
I'm shocked you guys like this film. I expected you to really hate it.
Why? It’s a great film
@@JacquelynJoyce They both are very tough critics. They are entertaining to listen to, but very tough nonetheless.
Omg. Tracy Flick is the PERFECT example
I read that book and I swear I can't remember a single thing about it. 😶
I literally wanted to see your review before watching this lol...i am not really familiar with the Wicked Universe aside from seeing the original Wizard of Oz movie and the Diana Ross version before. Also not too much into musicals. But I do like Ariana..and I didn't know her lil boyfriend is her love interest in this lol. I do trust your judgements so I'm gonna watch it 🎉
Omg I couldn’t wait for this review!!❤
Let’s go guys! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I saw it last night, and as an older person (68) raised on the 1939 Wizard of Oz yearly on TV, i was enchanted and thrilled by this rendition of the Broadway musical. Yes, it's a fantasy movie, so there are bound to be moments or choices that require a suspension of your disbelief, but that is a part of art. Imperfections are slight, miscastings are based on age and bitterness, not the talent of the performers. Yes, movies are different than theatrical offerings, however, I found this effort not only well staged and performed, but exceptionally so. It takes the theatrical material and brings it to life, with extra material that enriches and explains material that is sparse in the original. I was enthralled and enchanted by the movie and look forward to the second part. I believe that both Erivo and Grande deserve an Oscar nomination for their wonderful accomplishments. I give it an enthusiastic 8.5 out of 10...or on your scale, a 4 out of 5.
I’m here for Joseph the beefcake
I happened to see Wicked last night at an early screening that Amazon Prime offered through Fandango. The theater was packed! I took a friend who has never seen the musical and knew nothing about it, and both of us enjoyed it to different extents. I'd give it a solid B with Cynthia Erivo's acting and singing being the standout in the movie. As a fan of the musical, I wasn't a fan of some of the creative choices in extending/changing some of the musical numbers. That being said, the movie could have down away with Jeff Goldblum's take on Sentimental Man. I'm really looking to seeing the next part.
You guys edge me so much I thought it was already up grabbed snacks and everything
Going to see it on Saturday
Seeing it in 4dx tomorrow
Got a sneak preview because of a Family member that works for Universal. The only negative is it didn't need to be so long. Some parts are so slow and boring
Glad you guys saw this one, so I don't have to 😏
I will never watch this movie so thank you for telling me about it so I don’t have to 😂😂
Alphabaaah soup
Has Nick been working out lately?!?!
I was really hoping we'd finally be getting a straightforward adaptation of the novel. . .
That’ll definitely come in the future
And it’s funny because people are calling Ariana Grande performance Oscar worthy
Thanks for the review
Nessa wasn't s@#% took me out! 😅
it's Goldblumin' time!
my interpretation of The Wizard in Wicked is that he's kind of a cowardly fascist dictator, which is linked to the "something bad" happening in Oz, the animals having their voices silenced; I absolutely love this musical for being about otherness, colour, disability, queerness, transness! (I always said that Elphaba was Assigned Green At Birth, and Wicked is her coming out story, and also the story of how losing people she loves when she is true to herself will be inevitable... oof, relatable)
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11:51 oh it will TRUST
Hiw spoilery is this review? Should i wait to watch it if im only familiar with wicked from soundtrack?
I've never watched The Wizard of Oz, haven't read the book, haven't watched the musical. Will I still understand and like the movie?
Yes but all the in jokes from Wizard of Oz won’t make sense…
3 and 1/2... So it's the shiz huh 😋
isn’t the embargo still in effect for a few more hours 😬😬
I would agree this movie is really well made. I was in awe a few times. I was moved by the sets, dancing, costuming, and full escape it provided.
Something I didn't even think of until today is, if there was no PT II coming, they end the story in a way which is still enough to take you to The Wizard of Oz.
We kind of know all we need to know for Wizard of Oz to make sense.
No desire whatsoever to see this.
Me either
For one thing a three out of five is bad and why are you posting spoilers when the movie isn’t out yet?
I hate that he doesn't remember the book. Or he should have reread it because a lot of things he would have picked up. Especially since the play changed a few things. I love LOVE the book. It is so good! The reason Galinda changed her name was because the goat was killed by Morrible and her clock. She does have powers, but they are not as powerful as Elphaba. Fiyero was black in the book. Galinda didn't like him because of his complexion. However, after college, she wanted him. The book has a lot of sex in it. The father was actually a preacher. The mayor line went through the mother. The father did love Elphaba. Unfortunately, he loved the sister more because him and the wife cheated and fell in love with the same man. The daughter was a product of both his lovers.
The book is just great. ❤